Dramaturgy & New-Play Development Lead

Playbill, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Shakespeare Theater in Chicago, IL seeks a Literary Manager to join the artistic team and work with the Artistic Director on commissioning and developing new works. You will provide dramaturgical support to productions each season and oversee script submissions.

You will collaborate across departments, network with playwrights and composers, and help develop readings and workshops to advance CST's artistic vision.

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor's degree in English, Dramatic Literature, Theatre, or related field, or commensurate experience.
• Significant experience with the new play development process, either as an artist, producer, a literary manager, or dramaturg.
• Ability to work collaboratively across all departments, incorporating CST's IDEA values in every facet of the process.

Responsibilities

• Actively engage with the Artistic Director and support the ongoing long-term artistic vision for CST.
• Serve as first point of contact for all scripts submitted and evaluate original submissions.
• Maintain a submission log and tracking system, and report progress to the Artistic Director.
• Network with playwrights, composers, and lyricists to develop new commissions and readings.
• Collaborate with Education, Casting, Marketing, Operations, and Development on season planning.

Skills

Literary evaluation

Script submissions

Editing & writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in English

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Chicago Shakespeare Theater in Chicago, IL seeks a Literary Manager to join the artistic team and work with the Artistic Director on commissioning and developing new works. You will provide dramaturgical support to productions each season and oversee script submissions.

You will collaborate across departments, network with playwrights and composers, and help develop readings and workshops to advance CST's artistic vision.